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Certainly! Istanbul is a vibrant and historic city that straddles two continents, Europe and Asia, separated by the Bosporus Strait. Here's a guide to help you explore this fascinating city:

1. Historical Sites:

Hagia Sophia: Originally a church, later a mosque, and now a museum. A masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque): Known for its stunning blue tiles and impressive domes.

Topkapi Palace: Former palace of Ottoman Sultans, showcasing imperial collections, courtyards, and stunning views.

Basilica Cistern: An ancient underground water reservoir with atmospheric lighting and Medusa heads.

2. Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar:

Grand Bazaar: One of the world's oldest and largest covered markets. Get lost in its labyrinthine streets and shop for spices, carpets, jewelry, and more.

Spice Bazaar: A colorful market where you can find a variety of spices, Turkish delight, and other local products.

3. Bosporus Cruise:

Take a boat cruise along the Bosporus Strait to enjoy beautiful views of Istanbul's skyline and the merging of European and Asian shores.

4. Galata Tower:

Climb to the top of the Galata Tower for panoramic views of the city and the Bosporus.

5. Taksim Square and Istiklal Street:

Explore Taksim Square, the heart of modern Istanbul, and walk down Istiklal Street, a bustling pedestrian avenue with shops, cafes, and street performances.

6. Turkish Cuisine:

Try traditional Turkish dishes like kebabs, mezes, baklava, and Turkish tea or coffee. Don't forget to experience a Turkish breakfast.

7. Haggle in the Markets:

Embrace the art of bargaining in local markets. It's a cultural experience, especially in the Grand Bazaar.

8. Chora Church (Kariye Museum):

Admire the stunning mosaics and frescoes depicting scenes from the life of Christ in this beautifully restored church.

9. Suleymaniye Mosque:

Visit this Ottoman imperial mosque for its impressive architecture and serene surroundings.

10. Hamams:

Experience the traditional Turkish bath at one of Istanbul's historic hamams. They offer a relaxing and authentic experience.

11. Museums:

Check out museums like the Istanbul Archaeology Museums, Istanbul Modern, and Rahmi M. Koc Museum.

12. Asian Side:

Take a ferry to the Asian side of Istanbul for a different perspective and explore neighborhoods like Kadikoy and Uskudar.

13. Local Neighborhoods:

Wander through charming neighborhoods like Sultanahmet, Beyoglu, and Balat, each with its unique character.

14. Nightlife:

Experience Istanbul's vibrant nightlife in areas like Beyoglu and Ortakoy, with a mix of bars, clubs, and rooftop venues.

15. Princes' Islands:

Take a day trip to the Princes' Islands for a peaceful escape from the city buzz.

Remember to check the latest travel information for any related guidelines before your visit. Enjoy your time in Istanbul!

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Streets of Istanbul 📸 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Olympus m.Zuiko 14-42mm kit lens 📍Istanbul, Turkey

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Picture of the Month - Behind the Shot!

Our challenge this month was ‘Layers.’ Most street photographers we know want to take better layered photos, but it’s one of the hardest things to achieve in the genre. Turkish photographer Emir Sevim was the winner of our competition with this double-take-inducing shot from the streets of Istanbul. We loved his clever use of foreground and background elements. The perspective is great as the objects in the foreground get smaller as they go down the block, as do the people. Congrats, Emir on this fabulous shot!

Flow of Life, Istanbul 2022

This is what Emir had to say about his image:

It was a cloudy day with no sun. I always wanted to go somewhere different from the places I took pictures. While I was wandering around the streets, I saw the bags hanging in the grocery store on the corner.  I got this photo after taking a few other photos, which you see below.

Thanks, Emir, for sharing the other shots you took as well as the winning shot. It’s always helpful to see how a photographer worked the scene. Congrats again!

To see more of Emir’s work:

IG: @emirssevim Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/187118160@N02/ www.emirsevim.com

[eadiguzel]

“Storm” • • • • • #streetphotocolor #colorstreet #colorlove #colorful_turkey #colorfulphotography #urbanstreetphotogallery #sokakfotoğrafçılığı #geziyorum #turkblogger #gezimanya #urbanphotos #istanbulphotography #istanbulprovince #stormphotography #cityscapephotography (Istanbul, Turkey) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7JL4DAA5Eg/?igshid=1dndbprmhnm6w

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Üzerimizde bu fotoğrafın ahı var, Bu fotoğraf 2019 un son fotoğrafıydı ve siz insan evladı yeterince likelemediğiniz için 2021 çok kötü geçiyor ama ben yine sizi düşünerek bugünü 31.12.2020 ilan ediyorum umarım bir kaç saat içinde 2020 göz açıp kapayana kadar bitecek.

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Taksim, Istanbul, Turkey 🇹🇷 ⠀ Fanning out from Taksim Square with its Republic Monument, Taksim is a busy nightlife, shopping and dining district. ⠀ Vintage trams trundle along Istiklal Caddesi, the city’s main pedestrian boulevard, which is lined with 19th-century buildings housing international shopping chains, movie theaters and cafes. ⠀ #istanbul #asia #europe #turkey #galataköprüsü #waytothesun #travel #trip #journey #istanbulturkey #istanbulfood #turkey_home #tünel #turkeytravel #turkeyfood #discoverturkey #istanbul🇹🇷 #istanbullife #istanbulphotography #followforfollowback #istanbultrip #türkiye #istanbulcity #aroundtheworld #istanbulmoments #istanbulpage #вокругсвета #turkey🇹🇷 #turkeyday #taksim ⠀ A dense web of side streets contains bars, antiques shops, and rooftop eateries with Bosphorus views. (at Taksim, Istanbul, Turkey) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1uIE8nnj7p/?igshid=i6ns1bmrc67d

[kultursakarya]

"Gökyüzü ulaşılmazımızdı. İçimizde ise hep bir umut. Üzerimizdeki güneş batmakta, Ve vaktimiz hep kısa..." 📸@tuccituccii 📝Akl-ı Selim #istanbul #istanbulphoto #istanbulphotography #photography #canonusa #canontürkiye #canonphoto #take_magazine #instagood #instalike #turkshutter #instagram #fotoğrafçılık #skyphotography #sky #sakaryaüniversitesi #sakarya (Istanbul, Turkey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ4yztbqZti/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Fisherman . please follow @moaid_kreash . . . . . . #istanbulphoyos #istanbulphotography #istanbulphotos #fisher #fishermanscove #fishermanistanbul #majedphotosf #üsküdarphotos #uskudar #istanbul🇹🇷 #oldtheme #oldnavystyle #photooftheday #workers #hardworkers #lightroom #lightworkers #simpleman #simpleworker #lightroomedits #thedoor #posfor #shotoniphone (at Üsküdar, İstanbul) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFPQ2IgJgNJ/?igshid=1re8hh6dpqgqa

[satyenhacks]

Sultanhamet view ~ Istanbul, Turkey TAG someone you love 👇 Photo: @mehmetshhn Congrats! 👏 😍 ➡Founders: @noob_travel ⬅ . . #türkey #turkey_shot #turkey_photo #turkeytravel #turkeyhome #turkeyseason #turkeytrip #turkeyinstagram #turkeyphotographers #turkeysofinstagram #turkeyphoto #visitturkey #bestofturkey #istanbulphotography #istanbulmodern #istanbulprovince #istanbultravel #istanbulphotos #istanbulmoments #istanbulcity #istanbula #istanbultrip #istanbul🇹🇷 #travelguide #travel_captures #travelbook #travelnow #traveladdicted #travellife #traveldestination (at Istanbul, Turkey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEQc67kspMQ/?igshid=mu19ox19459g

[alpayerdem]

Camondo Stairs in Istanbul in Karaköy. . . . #photographeristanbul #zelve #iloveistanbul #istanbultourism #raw_turkey  #istanbulfotoğrafları #istanbulphotographer #istanbultravel #istanbulphotography #istanbulphotos #turkeyphoto #istanbulturkey #canonturkiye #ayasofya #kadrajarkasi #profesyonelfotograf #istanbulmoments #phototurkey #fotografturkiye #turkeytravel #turkey_photo #turkey_home #fotografsevenler #стамбул #istanbul #galatabridge #kadrajimizdan #kadrajımdan #karakoy #taksim (Karaköy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDlamyIjCEx/?igshid=k7h8uxtclin7

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Street photography in a new city makes you realise that the cities are same as well as different at the same time from one another. Walking down the residential streets of Istanbul. 📸 Olympus OM-D E-M10 14-42mm kit lens 📍Istanbul, Turkey

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Most beautiful Mosque I've seen ‘The Blue Mosque’ Istanbul, Turkey🇹🇷 . Follow @travelvault7 for more . #travelvault7 #sultanahmetmosque #mosquephotography #mosquesofworld #istanbultrip #istanbulturkey #istanbulcity #istanbulfood #istanbulmoments #istanbultravel #istanbulcityworld #istanbulphotography #türkey #turkeytravel #turkeygirl #turkeytrip #turkeyphotographers #turkeysandwich #visitturkey #travelturkey #bestofturkey #turkeyphoto #turkeytime #turkeysofinstagram #turkeyburger #turkeyfood #girlwhoexplores (at Sultan Ahmet Meydani) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDEY1VxJXcs/?igshid=1h95w0j9bcjzv

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#Turkish #Embassy in #New Delhi Has started Taking #Visa Applications from 22nd June #2020. #studyturkey #studymbbs #studymbbsabroad #turkeydelights #studyabroad2020 #studyabroadbyvalueadz #sept2020 #neet2020 #neet2020preparation #counsellingskills #zahoorsofiimmigrationconsultant #zahoorsofi #cappadociaturkey🇹🇷 #istanbulphotography #TravelTheWorld #TravelAddict #Travellingram #holidaysbyvalueadz #Immigrationbyvalueadz #Itrain #Ielts #IDP (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBurao3nXtU/?igshid=1xhvi4j39y7jt

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Good morning #Istanbul 💖💖💖 #istanbullife #istanbull #istanbultrip #istanbultoptan #istanbul #istanbulmoments #cat #catlover #travelistanbul #travelislife #turkiye #turquie🇹🇷 #bayazit #laleli #istanbullovers #istanbultour #istanbulphotography #istanbul #اسطنبول #سياحة #تركيا_اسطنبول #تركيا (à Istanbul Province) https://www.instagram.com/p/B__2bRUnmmr/?igshid=qv8d02mlqcyv

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Istanbul, Türkey 🇹🇷 Tünel 🚃 . The Tünel is a historical underground funicular line in Istanbul, Turkey, located at the northern shore of the Golden Horn. It has two stations, connecting the quarters of Karaköy and Beyoğlu. Its tunnel goes uphill from close to sea level and is about 573 metres long. . #istanbul #asia #europe #turkey #galataköprüsü #waytothesun #travel #trip #journey #istanbulturkey #istanbulfood #turkey_home #tünel #turkeytravel #turkeyfood #discoverturkey #istanbul🇹🇷 #istanbullife #istanbulphotography #followforfollowback #istanbultrip #türkiye #istanbulcity #aroundtheworld #istanbulmoments #istanbulpage #вокругсвета #turkey🇹🇷 #turkeyday #turkeytrip (at Taksim Tünel) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1mXTamnrcl/?igshid=11llnyek4bvif

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This explains my eternal love for travel, museums, and lights; this was lighting the Creator's name; Allah. . . . . . . #travel #travelphotography #travelturkey #istanbul #istanbul🇹🇷 #hagiasofia #istanbulphotography #instapassport #travelacross #tbt #tbtuesday #structures #history #culturalheritage #islamic #allah #istanbullife #istanbulpage #wanderlust #samsungphotography #future #pakturk #internationaltravel #photooftheday #instadaily #aesunk #awesome_earthpix #happyme #memories (at Hagia Sophia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B76LZZ7HME_/?igshid=15gjku86db3x5